By Gwynne Hogan, THE CITY | Editorial Credit: yuriyt / shutterstock.com The 2,000-person tent residence for migrant families is the only emergency shelter on federal land. Critics across the political spectrum are renewing efforts to pressure the city to close it in the wake of the election. The Floyd Bennett Field migrant shelter for families […]
By Yoav Gonen, Greg B. Smith and George Joseph, THECITY | Editorial Credit: Ron Adar / shutterstock.com Federal and city law enforcers executed a search warrant earlier this month at the Queens home of a pastor who led a political action committee for Mayor Eric Adams — on the same day authorities raided a hotel owned by a developer and Adams […]
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The holiday season is a time for joy, giving, and celebrating with loved ones. However, it can also be when many of us overspend, leading to stress and regret in the following months. With the average American spending over $1,000 on gifts, decorations, and other holiday-related expenses, it’s easy to get carried away. But don’t […]
Editorial credit: Andrey_Popov / shutterstock.com There are two primary types of bankruptcy for individuals: Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. Both have different processes and implications for debt discharge, and they affect credit scores differently. Chapter 7 Bankruptcy: This involves the liquidation of non-exempt assets to repay creditors. It typically remains on your credit report for […]
By Staff Writer, Jamaicans.com | Photo Credit: Jamaicans.com Born Llyneth Griffiths on 23 November 1949 in Hannah Town, Kingston, Jamaica, Marcia has become a towering figure in reggae music, known and celebrated worldwide for her extraordinary contributions to the genre. Over a career spanning six decades, she has captivated audiences with her distinctive voice, delivering […]
By Kadia Francis, jamaicans.com | Photo courtesy of jamaicans.com Christina Cooper, a dynamic Jamaican American actress, model, director and tv producer is breaking barriers in the film and television world and is now bringing her talents to her family’s origins in Jamaica. Born in Los Angeles to a Chinese mother and a Jamaican father, her […]
By Staff Writer, Jamaicans.com | Photo Credit: Jamaicans.com Marlon James, born on 24 November 1970 in Kingston, Jamaica, has become one of the most celebrated voices in contemporary literature. Raised in the vibrant and complex tapestry of Jamaican culture, James was deeply influenced by the oral storytelling traditions that surrounded him. His parents, both in academia—his […]
By USC Center for Health Journalism| Editorial credit: neenawat khenyothaa / shutterstock.com José suffered second-degree skin burns from a pesticide. Marta developed cancer after years of working in the fields and applying pesticides to crops. Carlos was born without limbs after his pregnant mother was repeatedly exposed to pesticides while picking tomatoes in Florida and […]
By Michael Waldman, BRENNAN CENTER FOR JUSTICE It was a lurid early reminder that the new administration could bring with it a cornucopia of corruption. Today’s quiet campaign deals turn into tomorrow’s scandals. And a recent study shows that donations improved the odds of avoiding tariffs in the last Trump administration. After voters rebelled against […]